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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Augustana| Dakota State University | National American University Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $7,209 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | - | ||
| Admitted | 696 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $347 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 45% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | National American University-Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than National American University-Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 155 students)
Dakota State vs. National American University-Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or National American University-Sioux Falls?
- National American University Sioux Falls is 97% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at National American University-Sioux Falls than Dakota State University ($15,000.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Sioux Falls are 11.2% lower than costs at Dakota State University ($7,209 vs. $8,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota State University than National American University Sioux Falls (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota State University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Sioux Falls ($5,467 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or National American University-Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Sioux Falls or Dakota State .
Dakota State vs. National American University-Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or National American University-Sioux Falls? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between National American University-Sioux Falls and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Dakota State is higher than National American University Sioux Falls (34% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than National American University-Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,500)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $10,065 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Sioux Falls graduates. ($23,500 vs. $33,565)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Sioux Falls graduates. ($242 vs. $347)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Sioux Falls students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/